Articles written by Carol A. Josel
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How to Get Kids Talking
These strategies will help get conversations going between you and your child, moving you well beyond those one-word answers you're often met with.
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Essay Test-Taking
Find out why essay tests have an advantage over their objective counterparts and learn how to help your child do better on them.
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Fostering Curiosity in Children
Find out how to get your kids asking questions again about the world and help them become life-long learners.
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Parent Involvement in School
When parents partner with schools--staying informed, volunteering, and attending meetings--children benefit academically and socially.
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Preparing for Tests
Instead of taking over, put these measures into action, bolstering your child's test readiness and performance.
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The Writing Process
These writing process tips and activities will help your child hone those all-important writing skills.
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Fostering Kids' Writing Skills
Learn how to minimize the struggle and help your child be a better, more enthusiastic writer with these classroom and parent-tested techniques.
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Boosting Student Memory
Discover an arsenal of memory-enhancing strategies that improve the study and recall of information, thus boosting your child's academic performance.
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Self-Esteem
An honest take on how overzealous parents who continually rescue, defend, and do their children's work undermine their self-esteem and ability to fend for themselves.
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Tips on Taking a Family Trip
Traveling with the kids is a sure-fire way to stay close and make long-lasting memories together. To make it even better, involve them every step of the way.
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A Cyber Bullying Primer
Bullying has taken a giant leap into cyberspace but only about 15% of parents are in-the-know about social networking issues facing kids today; it's time to get informed.
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